Canadiens vs Capitals brings first Hutson brothers NHL meeting
By Rive News / Research desk | Rive News / Published October 15, 2026 at 7:30 AM PKT
Key takeaways
- Lane Hutson of Montreal faced his brother Cole Hutson of Washington. It was their first NHL meeting, on Oct 14.
- The game took place at Capital One Arena in Washington. It aired on Prime Video.
- The brothers will meet again on Jan 19 in Washington. They then meet on Feb 13 in Montreal.
Two brothers faced each other in the NHL for the first time. Lane Hutson played for Montreal. Cole Hutson played for Washington.
The game took place on Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026. It was held at Capital One Arena in Washington, according to NHL. The Canadiens called the night the first Hutson Bowl, according to the team.
This article covers the matchup and what was at stake. It does not state a final score. Rive News did not verify a final score from its sources at publish time.
What happened
The Canadiens visited the Capitals on Wednesday night. Puck drop was set for 7:30 PM ET, according to NHL. The game aired on Prime Video, according to the Canadiens.
Lane Hutson skated for Montreal on defense. Cole Hutson skated for Washington on defense.
It was their first game against each other, according to NHL. They had never met at any level before, according to NHL.
Both teams played their second game in two nights. Montreal had beaten Buffalo 4-3 in a shootout on Tuesday, according to the Capitals. Washington had lost 4-2 to Carolina on Tuesday, according to the Capitals.
Charlie Lindgren started in goal for Washington, according to the Capitals. Jakub Dobes started in goal for Montreal, according to the Capitals. It was Lindgren's second start of the season, according to the Capitals.
Washington missed three players for the game, according to the Capitals. Pierre-Luc Dubois was out with an illness, according to the Capitals.
Matt Roy was out with a lower-body injury, according to the Capitals. Rasmus Sandin was on long-term injured reserve, according to the Capitals.
The night could have featured more brothers. Aliaksei and Ilya Protas have skated on the same line, according to the Capitals. Montreal's Florian Xhekaj missed recent games with an undisclosed injury, according to the Capitals.
The Hutson family watched the game in the same building. Parents Rob and Julie Hutson followed four hockey-playing sons across North America, according to NHL. For one night, two of them played in the same rink, according to NHL.
Lane and Cole talk on the phone after games, according to NHL. They share notes on life in the NHL, according to NHL. They also play Xbox on some nights without games, according to NHL.
Why it matters
Lane Hutson is a star on defense for Montreal. He won the Calder Trophy as the NHL's top rookie in 2024-25, according to NHL. He scored 66 points in 82 games that season, according to NHL.
He then scored 78 points in 82 games last season, according to NHL. He had six points in six games this season, according to NHL. His point total rose from 66 to 78, according to NHL.
Cole Hutson is a rookie on defense for Washington. He scored 10 points in 14 games late last season, according to NHL. He had three points in six games this season, according to NHL.
The brothers took similar paths to the NHL. Both played for the US National Team Development Program, according to NHL. Both then played two seasons at Boston University, according to NHL.
Lane was a second-round pick, No 62, in the 2022 NHL Draft, according to NHL. Cole was a second-round pick, No 43, in the 2024 NHL Draft, according to NHL. Two years separate the brothers in age and draft class, according to NHL.
Lane is 5-foot-9 and 162 pounds, according to NHL. Cole is 6-0 and 180 pounds, according to NHL. Their father said Cole shoots more and plays a more physical game, according to NHL.
The family story goes past these two brothers. Quinn Hutson, 24, is a forward in the Edmonton system, according to NHL. Lars Hutson, 17, plays defense for Muskegon in the USHL, according to NHL.
Quinn has played six NHL games, according to the Capitals. He has yet to face a brother in the NHL, according to the Capitals. Lars can enter the NHL Draft in 2027, according to the Capitals.
The brothers train together each summer. Cole said they fight hard in practice games, according to NHL. Their father said he has broken up many fights, according to NHL.
The brothers still keep it simple before the game. Lane said it was "just going to be another game," according to NHL. Cole said, "I've been battling him my whole life," according to NHL.
Their father Rob said the loser will not be happy, according to NHL. The line shows how much the game meant at home. The next meeting will bring a new chance to claim bragging rights.
The NHL week also featured other big games, such as our Avalanche-Stars recap. That game showed how fast the early season moves. Every night brings a new story in the league.
What happens next
The brothers will meet two more times this season. They play again in Washington on Jan 19, according to NHL. They then meet in Montreal on Feb 13, according to NHL.
Montreal entered the game on a two-game win streak, according to the Capitals. Washington entered on a two-game losing streak, according to the Capitals. Each team will try to set the tone for the next stretch.
Rive News also covered more games this hour. Soccer fans can read about Fluminense vs Palmeiras and Vancouver vs St Louis City. The site also covered Philadelphia vs Chicago and Red Bulls vs DC United.
The Hutson story is only starting. More Hutson brother meetings are likely in the next few years, according to the Capitals. Each game will add a new chapter to the family rivalry.
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